Slow living
Six Steps to Get Unstuck from Stress
Date Survival mode is something we all fall into at some point. It’s that state where everything feels like a crisis, where we’re constantly on
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Slow living
Rejection is a Doorway
Date Back in my student days, I took a job selling insurance. On paper, it seemed straightforward—make calls, sell policies, repeat. But the reality was
Night Sky
Unique Stargazing Experience: Seeing the Universe Anew
Date Out here, everything slows down. You are not merely a spectator; you become part of the universe itself. The stars do more than shine;
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing for Stress Relief and Nervous System Reset
Date Imagine time when you felt utterly overwhelmed, your body tense, your breath shallow, and your thoughts racing. Perhaps you’ve been there, trapped in a
Life in the wilderness
The Power of the Night Sky: How Astronomy Inspires Wonder and Well-Being
Date Imagine standing under a sky so clear you can see the Milky Way spilling across the darkness. You feel small. Insignificant. Yet deeply connected.
Mindfulness
Make Decisions Right
Date Decisions. The ones that keep us up at night, make our hearts race, and change our lives. We all know the struggle of trying
Mindfulness
Why is Being Still Difficult?
Why Is Being Still Difficult? Your mind’s been on overdrive, jumping from one distraction to another, lost in past regrets or future worries. It’s chaos
Mindfulness
Moving at a Human Pace
Moving at a Human Pace The first three months of the year flew by, filled with simple acts that grounded me: preparing cacao, meditating, walking
Cauli Cream Dream
CAULI-CREAM DREAM The perfect accompaniment to a warm, summery day. Multiple scoops encouraged! SERVES 8 | TAKES TIME <pINGREDIENTS 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 cup
Mindfulness
Aging for women. Seriously?
Aging for Women . . . Come on: Seriously? Aging for women . . . I mean, come on people, seriously? The societal pressure to
Food
Chocolate Garden
Chocolate Garden Garnished with edible flowers: these simple and delicious chocolate squares of goodness make for a very more-ish anytime snack. Makes 10 – 12
Night Sky
Awe and the profound impact it has on our lives
Awe and the profound impact it has on our lives Get ready for a blast of inspiration! Have you ever stopped to ponder the magnificence
Food
Delicious and Refreshing: How to Make Passion Fruit Cordial at Home
If you’re looking for a delicious and refreshing drink to enjoy at home, try making passion fruit cordial. This sweet and tangy drink is easy
Mindfulness
Pause and Be Still
Can you imagine being quiet for 3 days? And by quiet, I don’t only mean not speaking but being just with oneself, with no stimuli
Food
Sweet Potato Smoothie
This Sweet Potato Smoothie is a healthy breakfast option, made with cooked sweet potatoes and anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger. Cooked sweet potato adds creaminess to the
Food
Pumpkin Porridge for Wintery Mornings
Pumpkin is my favorite autumn /winter ingredient. Its vibrant orange color is a ray of sunshine on gloomy and cold winter mornings. And there is
Mindfulness
How to Anchor Yourself Here and Now When the Emotions and Thoughts are Running Wild
The mind tends to look forward. You’re here and now but your mind is already planning for next week, maybe even next year. The mind,
Mindfulness
How to Deal with the Crisis
Now and then, I experience a mixture of fear and frustration when things don’t go as planned. I desperately try to fix the situation, worrying
Life in the wilderness
The Power of Silence
Silence can be deeply desired and profoundly terrifying at the same time. Silence opens up a space where you can meet yourself and another human
Slow living
Yoga Nidra | How to Stay Sane and Deeply Relax
The word Nidra means “sleep”, so Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep.” It is an extended relaxation practice of body, mind, and spirit. We gently move
Night Sky
We Are All Travelers
“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to
Slow living
Beginner’s Guide To Mindfulness Meditation (Part One)
WHAT IS MEDITATION? What comes to mind when you think of meditation? Do you imagine someone sitting in full lotus in an Indian ashram, experiencing
Night Sky
The Loss of Darkness
Imagine losing the ability to dream. It’s a scary thought because it is already happening and impacting large parts of the global population.This imminent threat
Slow living
One Year of Life in Wilderness
One year ago, we moved to the place of our dreams. A farm off the beaten track in the African bush where time is measured
Nature
How Being Immersed in Nature Benefits Your Wellbeing
Our connection with nature has gotten weaker in the past few decades as our lifestyles have become more urban and technology driven. We are very